Hey all,
I have a white/light pebble stone floor in my shower and bathroom. The pebbles in the shower area have become discolored due to dirt, carbonate deposits, etc. The pebbles in the rest of the bathroom are also unevenly cleaner or dirtier depending on the foot traffic in the room.
These pebbles were probably not coated over the course of time, and they should not have been white for a shower area in the first place. But, that is what it is.
Can anyone tell me what I should do to make this situation better? So far I have tried gentle cleaners, a little bit of bleach, and a pressure washer. I can get surface contaminants off pretty well, but the stones (and grout) are somewhat porous, so the general discoloring remains.
The pebble floor extends across the bathroom and comprises roughly 140 square feet. The dual shower is an open design with a center drain in the middle of the room, almost like something you would see in a gym or commerical setting. The whole floor, including up under the vanity and in the toilet area, is one big sloped pan/membrane.
I am willing to consider all options. If it matters, I am planning on selling this home this year. It is a high end property that will need to look presentable in the master bath at that time, but I don't care about trying to make something perfect for myself that will last 50 years, etc. I'm happy to do that it if turns out to also be cost effective, of course. I'd also be ecstatic to come up with a cosmetic fix or something simple that doesn't involve a $40k total gut and replace remodel.
Help?